Visit Zion National Park

Utah is home to some of the most gorgeous scenery the country has to offer. If you’re looking for a great destination to check out on your road trip through the Beehive State, spend some time soaking in the natural beauty of Zion National Park.

The rich history, awe-inspiring landscape, and sense of adventure found at Zion National Park makes it a perfect place to visit in your Salt Lake City car rental from Affordable Rent-A-Car and Sales.

Though the park didn’t receive its national park designation until the early 1900s, it has been a hotbed of human activity for thousands of years, starting with Native Americans back in 6,000 B.C. The region has gone through subsequent changes of inhabitants and uses but today is home to one of the best national parks in the country.

Activities

When you visit Zion National Park in your SLC rental car, you’ll find a plethora of exhilarating outdoor activities to enjoy with the family. Here’s a sample of just a few.

Backpacking: Over 90 miles of trails and 124,400 acres of designated wilderness allow plenty of space for backpacking. Be sure to obtain a backpacking permit and check trail conditions before heading out.

Birding: Sit back, relax, and let Mother Nature come to you. Zion National Park is home to 207 different species of birds. Any budding or expert wildlife photographers in the family will be thrilled to capture wild animals with Zion as a splendid backdrop.

Camping: You may enjoy the park so much that you don’t feel like leaving. Luckily, Zion has three different campgrounds to accommodate you and your family.

Naturally, we can’t cover every attraction the park has to offer. Now that you’ve had a little taste of the fun you can have at Zion National Park, it’s your turn to find out what makes the park special for you.

While driving through Utah in your Salt Lake City car rental from Affordable Rent-A-Car and Sales, be sure to check out Zion National Park for a day (or more) of outdoor family-friendly fun. Contact us today at (801) 266-7368 and let us help you get mobile for your next great adventure.